HEAD LICE BLOG

Once a case of head lice is confirmed in your household, the most important first step is to have everyone professionally checked for lice to prevent it from spreading. Once you determine how many people in your household have head lice, it's important to have it...

Head lice is the second most common communicable disease next to the common cold so it's important to know the facts in order to help prevent the spread of head lice. 97% of head lice is spread through direct head to head contact. So the best way to prevent head lice...

There's nothing better than cozy family time during the holidays. Unfortunately, head lice enjoy the holidays as much as we do. 97% of head lice cases are spread through direct head to head contact. That means the close quarters of family gatherings can increase your...

NEW HEAD LICE POLICIES IN SCHOOL Recent studies and recommendations about head lice have prompted many school districts to change their head lice policies. Some school districts are now following the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and...

A team of technicians from Pediatric Hair Solutions provided free lice head check services for campers attending Camp CARE. Camp CARE provides a week long summer camp for children who have, or have had cancer. Camp CARE (Cancer Ain’t Really the End) provides support,...

Two staff members from Pediatric Hair Solutions will be traveling to the Dominican Republic with a group from Carmel Christian School to volunteer at Freedom Christian School near Ramon Santana. The school educates children ages 3 to 18 years old from the surrounding...

Pediatric Hair Solutions was one of the first head lice treatment specialists to develop a safe, non-toxic and comprehensive treatment process that kills all lice and their eggs. Owner Sheila Fassler, RN, supports a petition submitted to the US Food and Drug...

If summer camp is on the agenda for your kids this summer, make sure they return home with happy camp memories, not head lice. Unfortunately, the spread of head lice at summer camp is fairly common. 60% of camp leaders say head lice infestations are a significant...

If you have a case of head lice on your hands and want to treat it naturally and cost effectively, you may be considering a natural remedy. Home remedies can be appealing because they don't involve toxic chemicals and neurotoxins that are commonly found in over the...

If you have elementary school children, chances are you have received the infamous "lice letter" from your child's school. Schools often send a letter home when there is a higher than normal level of head lice detected in a group or class of students. While the idea...

PHS Community Care Foundation announced it has donated 50 Head Lice Treatment Kits to children and families of Freedom Christian School in the Dominican Republic. The mission of the foundation, a non-profit arm of Pediatric Hair Solutions, is to provide safe and...

While there is no "season" for head lice, it can be more common in the winter months as children and families are in tighter quarters, families gather for the holidays and winter apparel is swapped and shared. We've compiled the top tips to keep head lice from...

Pediatric Hair Solutions has announced the launch of a nonprofit foundation to provide free head lice treatment to low income children and families. The PHS Community Care Foundation will focus on providing underserved families with free, safe and effective head lice...

Pediatric Hair Solutions was pleased to partner with Camp CARE by providing free head check services on their camp intake day. More than 180 campers took part in Camp CARE this summer. The camp is located on Lake Lure. Camp CARE provides a week long summer camp for...

Who says you need to be a kid to go to summer camp? Every summer, the team at Pediatric Hair Solutions heads to camps across North and South Carolina. We provide head check screening services on the first day of camp for some of the largest camps in the...

New research shows the ingredients found in the most common head lice treatment shampoos have been linked to behavioral difficulties in young children. A team of French researchers investigated whether prenatal or childhood exposure to pyrethroid, a group of synthetic...

If your child is going to camp this summer, you'll want to add 'head check' to your to-do list. Getting your child checked for head lice before they go to summer camp will save you time and money, and most importantly, ensure your child gets to enjoy every minute of...

Sheila Fassler, RN and owner of Pediatric Hair Solutions wrote a guest blog for the popular mommy website Charlotte Smarty Pants. In the blog post "Lice 101: What Every Parent Needs to Know about Lice", Sheila clears up the myths and confusing surrounding head lice....

Pediatric Hair Solutions celebrated the opening of its newest location in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The MD/RN owned and operated business is dedicated exclusively to the treatment of head lice. Mayor Linda Page and Mount Pleasant Councilman Mark Smith attended...

Pediatric Hair Solutions was recently featured in North Carolina's Health and Wellness Magazine. The article detailed the facts and myths surrounding head lice, including recent studies that reveal 98% of head lice have developed resistance to the most common...

Pediatric Hair Solutions has been named to the Charlotte Business Journal's Fast 50 of 2016. The prestigious award recognizes the Charlotte region's fastest growing private companies. Pediatric Hair Solutions, a leading health care provider focused on the treatment of...

Pediatric Hair Solutions announced it is now providing mobile head lice treatment services to children and adults in Charleston, Mount Pleasant and surrounding communities. The company is the only licensed health care provider in the area focusing exclusively on the...

Research published in the Journal of Medical Entomology shows 98% of head lice, also called Super Lice, now carry gene mutations that make them resistant to the most common treatments. The so-called Super Lice have been discovered in 42 states. Super Lice have built...

You’ve probably seen stories in the news about the spread of Super Lice. Lice that have mutated to become resistant to the most common over-the-counter treatments are now present in 48 states. So basically, all lice are Super Lice! In order to prevent lice from...

Some of your child's best memories are often made at summer camp. Unfortunately, head lice like camp just as much as your children do. Don't let the pesky problem keep your child from the fun of swimming, games and campfires this summer. Pediatric Hair Solutions keeps...

Pediatric Hair Solutions continues to grow! We are excited to announce our second Charlotte-area clinic location in Cornelius. At our headquarters in Charlotte, we were regularly treating families driving 30 to 45 minutes from the Lake Norman area. Those families...

We are excited to announce our continued growth with the opening of a new location in Youngstown, Ohio! A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house was held on February 4th at our clinic on Boardman Canfield Road.Sheila Fassler, owner of Pediatric Hair Solutions, was...

“I have treated my daughters twice and am still finding lice!” “We have tried all the shampoos and can’t get rid of lice!” “I have used a prescription lice treatment from our doctor and then over the counter treatments and lice keep coming back! Sound familiar? If...

At Pediatric Hair Solutions, we believe in giving back to the many communities we serve. This December in Charlotte, we were proud to support a program that provides Christmas gifts to less fortunate families in the Charlotte area. The Explorer Christmas Project is a...

Dr. John Fassler, Medical Director of Pediatric Hair Solutions, was recently a guest on Dr. Radio on Sirius XM. Dr. Fassler appeared on the segment "On Call for Kids" to discuss the super lice epidemic and effective treatment options for head lice. Pediatrician and...

We understand how intimidating it can be to step into a clinic for head lice treatment. There’s a stigma that can come with head lice, and while based on myths and rumors, it is something we all have to deal with. Even though head lice are a problem that is completely...

Do you have a child heading off to college soon? Or are you a college student yourself, about to move into your dorm? Well, chances are, in between registering for classes and buying textbooks and dorm room furnishings, you haven’t thought about how to protect...

Whether you had head lice treatment during summer vacation or during the school year, going back to school afterwards can be daunting. Unfortunately, there is still a stigma that many people place on those who have had head lice, even though we are all equally...

It’s hard to believe that summer is on the way out to make way for fall! Whether this makes you happy or sad, the change is inevitable. Another thing that is inevitable is the damage your hair has suffered from days in the sun, at the beach or in the pool. Now is the...

Before you decide to run to the local drugstore to pick up an over-the-counter (OTC) head lice treatment, take a moment to consider your options. While several OTC treatments have received promotion by some, they are ultimately not effective for treating head lice....

The topic of head lice is usually not the most popular one amongst parents, though it is a necessary one. Head lice spread most easily between friends, family, schoolmates, and team members. Here are a few tips on how to talk to other parents about head lice: Decide...

Non-toxic head lice treatment doesn’t have to be a mystery. At Pediatric Hair Solutions, we specialize in safe and effective non-toxic treatment that gets the job done. Here is a breakdown of how our non-toxic treatment works: How does it work? At Pediatric Hair...

Do you or your kids love to play sports during the summer or will you be signing up for to play for the fall? Getting out and enjoying a game with friends, colleagues, or classmates can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for kids and adults alike. Of course,...

Teenagers like to think they are invincible and immune to things such as head lice, but unfortunately they are not. Head lice do not discriminate based on anything, least of all age. That being said, teenagers often take it the hardest when a head lice infestation is...

Who here loves going to the movies? I’m guessing that would be most of us! It’s movie season right now and what better activity to get friends and family together than to enjoy a great flick on the big screen! Before you head out to the theater or even the drive-in,...

Are you making the trek to any family reunions this year? Or perhaps your family is nearby, and you get together for every holiday. Whether you’re going 10 miles or 1,000 miles, family reunions are a big deal. It can be a fun time for siblings and cousins to reunite...

Summer is the best time for going to the beach, spending time at the pool, having picnics and barbeques, and so much more. Unfortunately, a lot of these fun summer activities can take a toll on your hair. With all the damage and drying that the sun, saltwater, and...

If you or someone you know has recently come out of a head lice infestation, then you know that there is work to do. On the day of you or your family member’s treatment at Pediatric Hair Solutions, set aside some time to clean specific items around your home to ensure...

It’s that time of year. If summer vacation hasn’t yet started for you, it will soon. School-age kids are ready to run free and, of course, many parents are trying to figure out how they're going to make it until the fall! No matter your feelings on summer vacation,...

If you have school-age children, then you understand the possibility of them one day coming home from class or summer camp with head lice. Before that happens, though, you should take some time to teach your children about head lice and what can be done to prevent an...

Ahh, summer. It’s the time of year for swimming, picnics, camping, and other fun activities in the sun. If you have school-age children, then you are maybe excited for summer camp: that special time where the kids get to spend time away having fun with their peers...

There are a lot of choices floating around when it comes to lice removal. When it comes to the most efficient way to tackle lice removal, a professional service is your best option. In case you need convincing, here are several reasons why you should seek help from a...

If you have dry hair or a dry scalp, chances are you’ve tried several shampoos to help relieve it. Often, commercially made shampoos touting dry hair or dry scalp relief have chemicals that simply mask the problem or only work in the short term. We know that you and...

The thought of head lice is frightening and sometimes devastating, but it shouldn’t be! At Pediatric Hair Solutions, we understand how traumatic a lice infestation can be for a family, which is why we are here to provide a safe and effective treatment. We are also...